Cross-Border Interbank Payment System

The Cross-border Interbank Payment System (CIPS) is a Chinese payment system that offers clearing and settlement services for its participants in cross-border renminbi (RMB) payments and trade. CIPS is backed by the People's Bank of China and was launched in 2015 as part of a policy effort to internationalize the use of China's currency.

In 2022, CIPS processed around 96.7 trillion yuan (US$14.03 trillion), with about 1427 financial institutions in 109 countries and regions having connected to the system.

In 2023, the CIPS processed 6.6133 million transactions, totaling RMB123.06 trillion (US$17.09 trillion), increasing by 50.29 percent and 27.27 percent y-o-y, respectively. On a daily basis, the system processed 25,900 transactions, totaling RMB482.602 billion (US$67.028 billion).

In 2024, the CIPS processed 8.2169 million transactions, totaling RMB175.49 trillion (US$24.47 trillion), increasing by 24.25 percent and 42.60 percent y-o-y, respectively. On a daily basis, the system processed 30500 transactions, totaling RMB652.390 billion (US$90.95 billion).

As of June 2025, CIPS has 176 Direct Participants and 1514 Indirect Participants. Among Indirect Participants, 1102 participants are from Asia (including 563 in mainland China), 261 from Europe, 61 from Africa, 34 from North America, 34 from South America, and 22 from Oceania.

CIPS participants are located in 121 countries and regions around the world. Business covers more than 4900 banking institutions in 189 countries and regions around the world.